The international transport and logistics operator of freight partners is expanding its range of services to include intermodal transport between various countries in Europe, including Turkey, the UK and Ireland. Intermodal transport, combining rail and road transport, provides significant benefits in global economy, sustainability and reliability.
In the first half of 2024, the volume of cargo transshipment through the port of Kuryk reached 1.053 million tons.
During the meeting at Ukrzaliznytsia, they discussed the possibility of using Ukrainian-registered cars on the railways of Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan after the resumption of the Chernomorsk-Batumi ferry service.
Central Asia is expected to see significant growth in freight traffic, reaching 1.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) by 2030. This forecast, presented by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), indicates a significant expansion of the region’s logistics capabilities.
In anticipation of mass transportation of coal and grain, KTZ – Freight Transportation LLP decided to create specialized headquarters to manage these types of cargo. This decision was made at an operational meeting with the regions, where the general director of the company, Vladimir Petrov, ordered the creation of coal and grain headquarters.
Danish container and logistics corporation A.P. Moller – Maersk announced its withdrawal from the tender for the purchase of the logistics operator of the German railway holding Deutsche Bahn DB Schenker. The company statement states that the decision was made due to the high integration risks identified during an in-depth analysis of DB Schenker’s business.
Lineas has implemented a major transformation plan to better meet the expectations and needs of its customers. As a result of improvements aimed at improving the reliability of operations and services, customer satisfaction rose from 2.9 to 3.5 out of 5 in 2023, peaking at 4. The focus was on a key area – rail carrier operations.
The 21st meeting of the joint Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took place in Almaty. Prime Ministers Olzhas Bektenov and Abdulla Aripov discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda and the implementation of the agreements of the heads of state. The focus was on projects aimed at strengthening trade, economic, investment and water-energy ties, as well as cooperation in the transport, industrial and agricultural spheres.
In May, global demand for maritime container shipping reached an all-time high amid soaring spot rates and significant port congestion. Traffic volumes totaled 15.94 million TEU, exceeding the previous record of 15.72 million TEU recorded in May 2021, according to Xeneta and Container Trades Statistics.
On July 9, 2024, the container ship CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, while on a voyage from Asia to Europe, encountered a severe storm off the coast of South Africa, resulting in the loss of 44 containers overboard and damage to another 30 containers on the ship. Despite the incident, no crew members were injured, no environmental pollution occurred, and the ship remained fully seaworthy.
